At the intersection of health and well-being and food safety, the Family Meals Movement signifies community service, inclusion, respect and a drive to build a brighter future together.
<p>By: Adam Friedlander, MS, CFS, Manager, Food Safety and Technical Services, FMI</p> <p><img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/washing-vegetables-272963_1280.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=54d83f36_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="washing-vegetables" title="washing-vegetables" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" />As a millennial food scientist with a passion for food safety education, I recognize the importance of family meals. At the intersection of health and well-being and food safety, the <a href="https://www.fmi.org/family-meals-movement">Family Meals Movement</a> signifies community service, inclusion, respect and a drive to build a brighter future together. There is an enduring opportunity to strengthen consumer trust by educating children and adults on the importance of hygiene and overall health and well-being to prepare simple, affordable and exciting family meals while keeping foods safe at home. </p> <p>Below are key resources to help our nation stay strong with family meals. </p> <h5><strong></strong><strong>Food Safety</strong></h5> <p>As demonstrated in <a href="https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/handwashing">observational research studies</a>, we know consumers are more likely to follow standard food safety practices when they are given simple instructions within recipes. <a href="https://www.saferecipeguide.org/">The Safe Recipe Style Guide</a> delivers a foundational template to help home-cooks (including <a href="https://www.fightbac.org/safe-recipe-activity/">children</a>) focus on hand washing, safe cooking temperatures, reducing cross-contamination and produce safety. With a spotlight on <a href="https://meridian.allenpress.com/jfp/article-abstract/83/7/1167/426199/An-Observational-Study-of-Thermometer-Use-by?redirectedFrom=fulltext">embedding</a> food safety instructions within recipes, families can reduce meal fatigue and decrease the risk of preventable foodborne illness. </p> <p>To learn more about building strong consumer food safety cultures, please visit the <a href="https://www.fightbac.org/food-safety-basics/the-core-four-practices/">Partnership for Food Safety Education</a>. </p> <h5><strong>Health and Well-being</strong></h5> <p>Highlighting health and well-being programs can boost community participation in family meals while providing much needed nourishment to the <a href="https://www.fmi.org/family-meals-movement/make-meals-happen">mind, body and soul</a>. FMI provides detailed resources on dietary guidelines, nutrition assistance programs, self-care tips, meal planning ideas and conversation starters to encourage widespread participation in the family meals movement. In a <a href="https://www.jneb.org/article/S1499-4046(19)31154-6/fulltext">recent study</a> funded by the FMI Foundation, researchers suggested a positive correlation between family meal frequency and dietary outcomes, including an increase in fruit and vegetable intake. </p> <p>To learn more about how leaders within the food industry are promoting nutrition assistance and health and well-being, please visit <a href="https://www.fmi.org/family-meals-movement/spotlight">Family Meals Movement Spotlight</a>. </p> <h5><strong></strong><strong>Stay Strong </strong></h5> <p>According to <a href="https://www.fmi.org/our-research/research-reports/u-s-grocery-shopper-trends">FMI 2020 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends</a>, 40% of American adults say they are cooking more at home since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but 21% of adults are voicing concern over a lack of resources to pay for food that feeds their family. In this time of uncertainty, food industry and non-profit leaders can help strengthen the Family Meals Movement by continuing to serve as a source of reliability and inspiration within the community. With a focus on critical <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html">hygiene</a> and <a href="https://www.fmi.org/forms/store/ProductFormPublic/power-of-health-and-well-being-in-food-retail-2020">health and well-being</a> outreach, children and adults can join the conversation in building a safer and healthier food system. </p> <a href="https://www.fmi.org/family-meals-movemen" class="button">Join the Family Meals Movement</a>
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